Last week we started talking about Where to Find Printable Coupons.  This week, we are looking at 3 of the most popular printable coupon websites – Coupons.com, SmartSource.com and RedPlum.com.

Watch the video below to learn more about using these 3 sites – no sign up is required to print these coupons.  However, you will need to make sure you have downloaded the coupon printing software from both Coupons.com and SmartSource.com.  This will allow you to print coupons with a scannable barcode.  Once you have downloaded the coupon printing software from both sites, you will be all set for printing future coupons.

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Next Up: Find out How to Use Coupon Network for more printable coupons!

 

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Last week I talked about how to get extra coupon inserts.  We will start diving more into printable coupons over the next several weeks.  This weeks post will give you an overview of the sites to obtain printable coupons.

The internet is one of the best tools for obtaining coupons.  There are countless online websites devoted to providing you with the coupons you need to save your family money.

The norm is for a site allowing 2 prints per computer. Also, please remember that these coupons can change and may have a low print limit.  If you have multiple computers, you can print multiple coupons!

1.  Printable coupon websites:

• Cool Savings
• Coupon Network
• Coupons.com
• RedPlum
• SmartSource
• ALL YOU printable
• Arm & Hammer
• BettyCrocker.com
• Box Tops 4 Education
• Campbell’s Kitchen
• Chattem.com
• Common Kindess
• French’s
• Home Solutions
• Hormel.com
• Lysol.com
• Mambo Sprouts (natural/organic)
• NestleFamily.com
• Pillsbury.com
• RecycleBank (earn points)
• Snackpicks (Kellogg’s/Keebler products)
• Stonyfield.com
• Target (some are simply manufacture coupons)
• V8Juice.com
• VeryBestBaking.com
• Wyeth printable (health care)

2.  Company websites may also have a printable coupon for products.  It is common to find a Bagel Bites coupon or a Green Giant Frozen vegetables coupon on their websites.  If you search The Coupon Database and can’t find a coupon – consider checking the company website to find an offer.

3.  Facebook has become one of my go-to sources for printable coupons.  Companies want you to “Like” their page.  In exchange, you can usually find a coupon just for helping to increase their numbers.  These coupons typically have a print limit, so I would suggest “liking” and printing the coupon as soon as the offer is announced.

What are your favorite printable coupon sites?

Next Up: Learning to Use Coupons.com, Smartsource.com & Redplum.com

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Now that you know Where to Get Coupons, want to kick your couponing up a notch? Have multiple coupons by having extra coupon inserts. This will allow you to purchase more of an item when it’s at a rock-bottom price.

How to Get Extra Coupon Inserts:

1. Extra newspaper subscription:  Most of you probably have 1 subscription to your local newspaper.  Ask about a special rate to get multiple papers delivered.  Call you local paper and see what they can offer for Sunday only.

2. Retail Stores:  Most stores such as grocery and drug stores sell the Sunday paper.  I personally prefer The Dollar Tree because the price per paper is only $1 versus the standard $2 at other stores.  Check the Sunday Coupon Preview each week to see if it’s beneficial for you to purchase an extra paper.

3. Ask friends and family:  If you have family, friends or neighbors that don’t clip coupons, ask them to save their inserts for you.  You will get coupon inserts for FREE.

4. Clipping services:  You can purchase whole inserts or individual coupons from coupon clipping services.  This is especially nice for regional coupons.  However, you may want to read the CIC’s stand on clipping services to determine if this is right for you.

5. Recycle Bin/ Dumpster Diving:  You can take this to whatever level you wish.  However, the easiest way is in areas that have recycle bins instead of cans. You can easily see the coupon inserts before they are carried away to the recycle center.

6.  Local churches, gyms & community centers: Find out if your gym, church or community center can save the coupon inserts from the Sunday paper for you.  Many of these places get a paper or two delivered for patrons to read.

How many coupon inserts should I get?Not sure how many inserts is enough? Think about having 1 insert per family member.  However, this “rule” will depend on your personal needs and quality of coupons in the inserts each week.

I have 2 papers delivered per week and receive 2-3 inserts from family.  That provides me with 4-5 coupon inserts per week for my family of four.

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